Operating Engineer - Third Shift

Hilton RosemontRosemont, IL
Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Engineer is responsible for maintaining all buildings and equipment throughout the hotel. This role involves performing general repairs and services across various maintenance disciplines, prioritizing work orders to minimize guest inconvenience, responding to guest room calls, and completing preventative maintenance procedures. The position requires effective interaction with department managers and adherence to hotel safety standards.

Requirements

  • Must be able to work well with all members of the Engineering Department and all other members of the Hotel Staff.
  • Must promote a cordial and caring attitude toward all other department heads.
  • Highly motivated self-starter.
  • Experience in all phases of mechanical/electrical systems.
  • Blueprint reading.
  • Ability to communicate with hotel guests.
  • HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air handling units, and building automation systems.
  • Electrical distribution systems, generators, switchgear, and emergency power systems.
  • Plumbing, domestic water, sanitary, stormwater, and gas systems.
  • Mechanical equipment, pumps, motors, compressors, and associated controls.
  • Fire life safety systems, including fire alarms, sprinklers, and emergency response equipment.
  • Preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
  • Energy management and sustainability best practices.
  • Stationary Engineer License
  • OSHA 10-Hour Certification
  • Universal EPA Section 608 Certification
  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification/within 6 months of hire.
  • Union membership is required in accordance with the agreement.

Nice To Haves

  • Appropriate technical schooling would be helpful.
  • Additional trade certifications in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or building automation systems are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general repairs and services in all maintenance related disciplines, including but not limited to; carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, minor electrical, finish work, etc.
  • Prioritize work orders through urgent requests and established hotel area down times in order to minimize inconveniencing guests.
  • Effectively interact with department managers is required.
  • Respond to guest room calls as required.
  • Complete any and all assigned preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Adhere to hotel safety standards.
  • Perform other duties and handle projects as assigned by Manager.
  • Assist other departmental craft workers as required.
  • Perform all duties required as Fire Alarm Response Team.
  • Participate in OSHA/Safety programs within the hotel through awareness in everyday job functions and participate on the Hotel’s Emergency Evacuation Team.

Benefits

  • Health & Welfare
  • Medical coverage through the Local 399 Health & Welfare Fund
  • Employer contributions provided on a monthly basis
  • Coverage begins on the first of the month following hire
  • Retirement
  • Employer-paid contributions to the IUOE Central Pension Fund
  • Contributions begin at the start of employment
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays (including major recognized holidays)
  • Paid Personal Time: 40 hours annually, with carryover provisions
  • Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 7 years, 4 weeks after 15 years, 5 weeks after 20 years
  • Additional Benefits
  • Employer contributions to training and education fund
  • Optional participation in 401(k) plan (no employer match)
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